CVE-2023-43251 Memory corruption in n/a
Crafted image files can corrupt exception handlers in Nconvert, leading to denial of service or potential code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-43251?
CVE-2023-43251 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
XNSoft Nconvert 7.136 has an Exception Handler Chain Corrupted via a crafted image file. Attackers could exploit this issue for a Denial of Service (DoS) or possibly to achieve code execution.
Weakness: CWE-755
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-43251?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xnview Nconvert.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43251?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-43251 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-43251 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-43251 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2cgq-5ww9-3c6v.